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Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale
Contributor(s): Deedy, Carmen Agra (Author), Austin, Michael (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 1561453994 ISBN-13: 9781561453993
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 2007
Annotation: Martina is a young cockroach who doesnt know coffee beans about love and marriage. Thats where her Cuban family comes in. While some of the Cucarachas offer her gifts to make her more attractive, only her grandmother gives her something really useful: some shocking advice. Full color.

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BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic - General
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Insects, Spiders, Etc.
- Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories

Dewey: E

LCCN: 2007003108

Age Level: 4-8

Grade Level: PreK-3

Lexile Measure: 610 AD (Adult Directed Text)

Guided Reading: P (Grade 3)

Physical Information: 0.6" H x 10.1" W x 11.8" L (1.15 lbs) 32 pages

Themes:
- Cultural Region - Caribbean & West Indies

Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Awards: Georgia Children's Book Award, Nominee, Picture Storybook, 2011
North Carolina Children's Book Award, Nominee, Junior Book, 2009
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, Nominee, Grades K-3, 2010
Golden Sower Award, Nominee, Primary, 2011
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2009
Monarch Award, Nominee, Grades K-3, 2011
Charlotte Award, Nominee, Primary, 2010
Black-Eyed Susan Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2008
Florida Children's Book Award, Winner, Pre K - 2nd Grade, 2009
Volunteer State Book Awards, Nominee, Grades K-3, 2009
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award, Nominee, Grades 3-5, 2010
Pura Belpre Award, Honor Book, Author, 2008
Irma S. & James H. Black Award, Honor Book, Children's Literature, 2008

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 08/15/2007 pg. 855
Publishers Weekly 08/27/2007 pg. 89
School Library Journal 10/01/2007 pg. 132
Booklist 10/01/2007 pg. 61
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2008 pg. 123 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 116505
Reading Level: 3.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:

Thanks to award-winning author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy, you'll never look at a cockroach the same way again.

"Lively and funny...this telling has magic all its own." ―Kirkus Reviews

"Spirited." ―Publishers Weekly

"Masterful." ―Booklist

The beautiful Martina Josefina Catalina Cucaracha doesn't know coffee beans about love and marriage, so when suitors come calling, what is she to do? Luckily, she has her Cuban family to help

While some of the Cucarachas offer Martina gifts to make her more attractive, only Abuela, her grandmother, gives her some useful advice: spill coffee on his shoes to see how he handles anger. At first, Martina is skeptical of her Abuela's suggestion, but when suitor after suitor fails the Coffee Test, she wonders if a little green cockroach can ever find true love.

After reading this award-winning retelling of the Cuban folktale, readers will never look at a cockroach the same way again. Also available in Spanish and in audio (read by the author), Carmen Agra Deedy delivers a delightfully inventive Cuban twist on the beloved Martina folktale, complete with a dash of caf Cubano.

Teacher's Guide available

Pura Belpre Medal (Honor Book) - American Library Association

Odyssey Award (Honor) - American Library Association

p>Best Children's Books of the Year - Bank Street College of Education

Contributor Bio(s): Deedy, Carmen Agra: - Carmen Agra Deedy, a New York Times bestselling author, has been writing and traveling around the world telling stories for more than twenty years. Her books have received numerous awards and honors. Carmen has performed in many prestigious venues, but children are her favorite audience. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the United States as a refugee and like most immigrants sees the world from multiple perspectives. She lives in Georgia.Austin, Michael: - Michael Austin is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, a creative director, and the illustrator of several books. He lives in Georgia.

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